Words on Fire

Words on Fire by Jennifer A. Nielsen

Danger is never far from Audra's home in Lithuania. The Russians have invaded Lithuania and tried to stamp out their way of life by banning their religion, their language and books. Audra knows her parents are involved in something secret. A secret way to keep their way of life alive. When her parents are captured Audra must decide if she can be brave enough to carry on their work and rescue them.

Ms. Bixby's Last Day

Ms. Bixby's Last Day by John David Anderson

Everyone knows there are different kinds of teachers. She's one of the good ones and you always remember the good ones. She makes you feel like the indignity of school is worthwhile. Topher, Brand and Steve know this better than anyone. When Ms. Bixby unexpectedly announces that she is very sick and won't be able to finish the school year, they come up with a plan.

Patina by Jason Reynolds

Patina by Jason Reynolds
Book 2 in the Track Series

Patty Jones is the fastest girl on the Defenders track team! It makes sense, she has a lot to run for. She runs for the kids at her fancy new school. She runs for her fellow Defenders. She runs for her little sister. And she runs for her mother, who can never run again.

Ghost by Jason Reynolds

Ghost by Jason Reynolds

Running. That's all Ghost (real name Castle Cranshaw) has ever known. But never for a track team. Nope, his game has always been ball. But when Ghost impulsively challenges an elite sprinter to a race - and wins - the Olympic medalist track coach sees he has something - crazy natural talent!

Louisiana's Way Home by Kate Dicamillo

Louisiana's Way Home by Kate DiCamillo

Kate Dicamillo has an amazing gift with words! 
Separated from her best friends, Louisiana struggles to oppose the winds of fate and to find a way to return home. 

The Creativity Project Edited by Colby Sharp

The Creativity Project:  An Awesome Story Collection
Edited by Colby Sharp

This book is a mid-blowing collection of stories, pictures, drawings, poems, and comics by the most marvelous storytellers we know. Every prompt in the book, is also a prompt for you!